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North Korea’s Dominant Power: Section 87 of the National Defence Commission September 28, 2012 By New Focus INTL The effective role of North Korea’s National Defence Commision has been increasing since the beginning of the Kim Jong-un regime. With the establishment and rise to prominence of the NDC’s Section 87, the center of power in North Korea has firmly shifted away from the Party and towards the NDC. Personnel management and administrative rights still belong to the organisational department of the Party. Nevertheless, the current setup is no longer like it was during the time of Kim Jong-il’s rule, where...